Dreamtime at the G’ is almost here, this is how the numbers stack up ahead of the big game between Essendon and Richmond.

Head to Head

Played: 195

Essendon : 104

Richmond: 87

Draws: 4

Last Five

R20, 2014, Richmond 14.11 (95) d Essendon 11.11 (77) at the MCG

R11, 2014, Essendon 15.14 (104) d Richmond 7.12 (54) at the MCG

R23, 2013, Richmond 15.14 (104) d Essendon 9.11 (65) at the MCG

R9, 2013, Essendon 13.13 (91) d Richmond 9.8 (62) at the MCG

R22, 2012, Richmond 13.24 (102) d Essendon 8.9 (57) at the MCG

Key players

-        Brett Deledio had 28 disposals, kicked a goal and laid five tackles last week.

-        Joe Daniher is coming off a career best six-goal performance against Brisbane.

-        Ben Howlett kicked five goals and had 25 possessions in the Dreamtime at the G’ clash last season.

Take note

-        The Bombers are ranked 18^th for centre clearances this season.

-        The umpires have paid 177 free kicks against Essendon this season, only St Kilda has infringed more often.

-        Dustin Fletcher has played against Richmond 26 times for 19 victories.